In a separate bowl, beat together remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over macaroni mixture, toss lightly.

Serve in lettuce cups; garnish with olives. Note: macaroni and vegetable mixture may be combined with dressing and chilled 3 hours before serving. Toss before spooning into lettuce cups.

-- courtesy of Billy Haze

Watermelon

Summer Salad

1 large cucumber, sliced

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp. olive oil, extra virgin

3 cups watermelon, cut into small size chunks

3 large tomatoes, cut into small size chunks (same size as the watermelon)

¼ cup red wine vinaigrette dressing

1 pinch sea salt (large)

black pepper

1 tbsp. sugar

½ cup feta cheese (tomato and basil flavored)

Peel cucumber and slice in thin slices. Place in a bowl with tight-fitting lid. Add vinegar and olive oil. Stir until combined. Add a couple dashes of pepper. Close lid and shake bowl to distribute mixture and pepper. Refrigerate overnight.

The next day: Cut watermelon and tomatoes into small chunks. Place in large bowl.